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electrek.cotechnology6 hrs ago
Tesla Tells DC Council It Is Developing a Wheelchair-Accessible Robotaxi
Tesla senior policy advisor India Herdman told the DC City Council on Monday that the company is developing a purpose-built wheelchair-accessible autonomous vehicle. The statement came during a hearing on a bill to allow robotaxi services in the District. No timeline or further d…
livemint.comworld1 day ago
Uber Pushes Hybrid Ride-Hail Rules in New Jersey and Washington
Uber lobbyists have proposed rules requiring human drivers to handle most rides during a three-year transition period. The measures would apply in New Jersey and Washington, D.C., and could limit standalone robotaxi services.
teslarati.comtechnology2 days ago
Tesla launches unsupervised Robotaxi service in Miami
Tesla began operating its Robotaxi ride-hailing service in Miami without human safety drivers on June 3. The initial geofence covers a 10- to 14-square-mile zone in western Miami-Dade County. The company has not disclosed fleet size, but reports indicate three vehicles were activ…
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app.buzzsumo.comworld5 days ago
Waymo Ojai Rides in California Remain Free Pending State Review
A state agency delay keeps Waymo from charging passengers for rides in its new Ojai robotaxis. The company applied in January to expand service and add the vehicles to its paid fleet.
business6 days ago
Zoox Doubles Robotaxi Users While Waymo Grows 15 Percent and Keeps 69 Percent Share
Zoox doubled its monthly active users in the first half of 2026 after launching service in Austin and Miami and expanding in San Francisco and Las Vegas. Waymo grew users by 15 percent over the same period but lost share as it operated in 11 cities.
winnipegfreepress.comworld8 days ago
London Black Cab Driver Passes Knowledge Exam on 41st Attempt
Anshu Moorjani completed the 161-year-old test in May 2026 after five years of study. Robotaxi firms Wayve and Waymo plan to begin operations in the city later this year.
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology10 days ago
Tesla Robotaxi Service Expands to Five U.S. Cities
The service now operates in Miami, Dallas, Houston, Austin, and the Bay Area with unsupervised Model Y rides in three cities and mixed operations in two.
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teslarati.comtechnology12 days agoUpdated
Tesla Begins Testing Two-Seat Cybercab Without Steering Wheel or Pedals
Tesla has started testing a production version of its two-seat Cybercab robotaxi in Austin, Texas. The vehicle lacks a steering wheel and pedals, and testing currently includes a safety monitor in the passenger seat.
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teslarati.comtechnology15 days ago
Federal Probes Open into Texas Tesla Crash While Waymo Scales Robotaxi Imports
NHTSA and NTSB opened investigations into a fatal Texas crash involving a Tesla. Waymo is on pace to import more than 3,000 robotaxis this year while multiple mobility startups announced funding and partnerships.
markets.businessinsider.comtechnology17 days ago
Startup raises $10 million for automated pods to service robotaxis
Aseon Labs secured $10 million in seed funding to develop parking-space-sized pods that inspect, clean, and charge autonomous vehicles. The company plans to build five prototypes and expand its engineering team.
Engadgettechnology18 days ago
Zoox Readies Updated Robotaxi for 2026 Production Ramp
Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, unveiled design changes to its robotaxi aimed at large-scale manufacturing. The updates include improved visibility features, rider comfort adjustments, and two-way audio. Production at the Hayward facility will support fleet exp…
business19 days ago
Zoox Unveils Refreshed Robotaxi with Lighter Interior and Ergonomic Seats
Zoox introduced a refreshed robotaxi design on Wednesday featuring interior updates including lighter colors, ergonomic seats, larger cupholders, a vivid touchscreen, and two-way audio. The company said it can produce up to 100 vehicles per week at its Hayward factory while seeki…
montrealgazette.comfinance21 days ago
Lyft to begin self-driving vehicle tests in London within weeks
Lyft plans to start testing its Apollo Go RT6 robotaxis on London streets in the coming weeks through a partnership with Baidu. The company aims to begin commercial testing early next year while also deploying vehicles in Germany.
insurancejournal.comtechnology24 days agoUpdated
Waymo Recalls 3,871 Robotaxis After 13 Highway Construction-Zone Incidents
The company restricted its vehicles from freeways after 13 cases of entering closed construction zones in Phoenix and San Francisco. A software fix remains under development.
techcentral.co.zafinance26 days ago
Texas DOT Executive Comments on Tesla Cybercab Design and Operations
A Texas Department of Transportation executive posted on LinkedIn about the Tesla Cybercab. The comments addressed vehicle design and potential robotaxi operations in three Texas cities.
automotiveworld.combusiness27 days agoUpdated
Mobileye to Start Robotaxi Service With 100 Vehicles in One U.S. City in 2027
The company will begin with a fleet of 100 vehicles and plans to expand to roughly 17,000 over five years. The service will operate on its Moovit platform.
foxnews.combusiness29 days ago
GM Shuts Down Cruise Robotaxi Unit and Shifts Autonomy Work to Personal Vehicles
General Motors ended its dedicated robotaxi division in 2024 after spending $10 billion. The company is now directing resources toward Super Cruise and plans eyes-off highway driving in 2028.
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business29 days ago
General Motors Ends Cruise Robotaxi Unit and Shifts Resources to Personal-Vehicle Autonomy Features
GM spent $10 billion on Cruise before shutting the robotaxi business in 2024. The company now plans eyes-off highway driving for 2028 and says the technology could later support robotaxi services.
caranddriver.comtechnology30 days ago
Rivian Plans Supervised Point-to-Point Driving Later This Year
Rivian will introduce supervised point-to-point driving on its Gen 2 vehicles and upcoming R2 model later this year. The company plans to enable unsupervised operation next year and is developing driverless capability for future robotaxi use.
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teslarati.combusiness33 days ago
Tesla Expands Driverless Robotaxi Geofence Across Entire Austin Metro Area, Deploys 59 Vehicles
Tesla now covers the full 245-square-mile Austin region with 59 unsupervised vehicles. Bloomberg testing showed software issues and waits exceeding 30 minutes.
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TechCrunchtechnology33 days ago
Waymo Publishes New Computer Model for Comparing Robotaxi and Human Driving Behavior
Waymo released a research paper describing a new computer model of human driving behavior. The model was developed with TU Delft and published in Nature Communications. It is intended to provide a more detailed benchmark for evaluating robotaxi performance in crash scenarios.
pymnts.comai35 days ago
Wayve Announces Planned Robotaxi Launch With Uber in London This Summer
The British AI startup said it will begin offering the service as early as this summer.
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automotiveworld.comworld35 days ago
UK Opens Applications for Supervised Self-Driving Vehicle Trials in London
Wayve and Uber will begin limited robotaxi operations this summer under new government rules. Passengers can book vehicles later in 2026.
theverge.comtechnology35 days ago
Uber Adds Wayve Robotaxis to London App Interest List Ahead of Regulated Launch
Uber customers in the U.K. can now join an interest list to increase their chances of being matched with a Wayve autonomous vehicle. The service is expected to launch in the coming months pending regulatory approval.
TechCrunchtechnology39 days ago
Waymo Partners with B2U to Repurpose Spent Robotaxi Batteries as Grid Storage in CA and TX
Waymo announced a deal with B2U Storage Solutions to convert retired robotaxi battery packs into grid storage. The partnership targets hundreds of megawatts of capacity for electricity grids in California and Texas.
finance39 days ago
Uber Reduces Driver Recruitment in Cities With Robotaxis
The company is recruiting fewer ride-hailing drivers in markets where autonomous vehicles operate. Officials say the change aims to protect earnings for existing drivers while overall sign-ups have risen with demand.
automotiveworld.comtechnology40 days ago
Uber Reports Thousands of Items Left Behind in Robotaxis Since March 2025 Launch
Uber documented thousands of lost items in robotaxis on its network over the past year, including phones, dentures, and novelty bags. The company outlined recovery options and its expansion plans for autonomous vehicle services.
finance45 days ago
Tesla Operates 42 Autonomous Vehicles in Texas, Waymo Has 577
State records show Tesla maintains a smaller robotaxi fleet in Texas than Waymo and two other operators. The data were released under a new Texas Department of Motor Vehicles authorization process that began on Thursday.
The Vergetechnology46 days ago
Waymo to Offer Free Rides in New Ojai Robotaxi Starting in Three Cities
Waymo will begin limited free passenger rides in its newly branded Ojai robotaxi in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix. The service will expand gradually to additional riders and cities before becoming available to the public later this year.
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Wiredtechnology47 days ago
Waymo Begins Mapping Streets in Alexandria and Arlington
The company has started creating digital maps of Alexandria and plans to begin similar work in Arlington. Officials say the effort is a preparatory step ahead of possible future robotaxi operations.
Semafortechnology49 days ago
Waymo Suspends Robotaxi Service in Six Cities After Flooding
Waymo halted operations in six U.S. cities after its driverless vehicles drove onto flooded streets during storms last week. The company also paused highway service while it refines navigation around construction zones.
teslarati.compolitics50 days ago
Tesla Launches Supervised Full Self-Driving in China
Tesla announced that its supervised Full Self-Driving software is now available in China. Nvidia said its technology will support Uber robotaxis in nearly 30 cities across four continents by 2028.
Forbesfinance51 days ago
Waymo Robotaxis Encounter Flooded Roads in Multiple Cities
Waymo robotaxis drove into flooded streets and became stuck in four Texas cities and Atlanta. The company halted service in affected areas and issued a software update through federal regulators.
TechCrunchworld52 days ago
Waymo Suspends Robotaxi Service in Atlanta and Four Texas Cities Due to Flooding
Waymo paused its robotaxi operations in Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio after vehicles entered flooded roadways. The company cited safety concerns and ongoing severe weather.
Nbc Newsworld53 days ago
Waymo Suspends U.S. Freeway Robotaxi Service Over Construction and Flood Issues
Alphabet's Waymo has paused freeway operations in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Miami while it updates software. The company also halted service in Atlanta after a robotaxi entered flood water.
pandaily.comtechnology53 days ago
Uber Begins Collecting Autonomous Driving Data With One Hyundai Ioniq 5
Uber has placed one vehicle equipped with cameras, lidar, and radar on its ride-hail network. The car will gather driving data for the company's robotaxi partners while completing regular passenger trips.
wallstreetpit.comfinance55 days ago
Tesla CEO Announces Unsupervised Robotaxis Nationwide Launch This Year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated that fully self-driving cars without safety monitors could operate across the United States later this year. The company currently runs monitor-free robotaxis in three Texas cities and holds a permit in Arizona.
Usa Todaytechnology55 days ago
Tesla CEO Says Robotaxi Service Will Expand Across U.S. by End of Year
Tesla CEO Elon Musk stated the company's Robotaxi service will be widespread in the United States by the end of the year. The service currently operates in limited areas of Texas and California. Wider expansion requires congressional approval to increase the number of self-drivin…
app.buzzsumo.comworld59 days ago
Croatian Company Launches Self-Driving Taxi Service in Zagreb
A Croatian company called Verne began operating a fleet of 10 self-driving vehicles in Zagreb last month. The service covers a 90-square-kilometer area in the capital and is described by the company as Europe’s first robotaxi operation. The launch marks an expansion of autonomous…
insurancejournal.comtechnology59 days ago
Tesla Reports Remote Operators Drove Two Robotaxis Into Objects
Tesla disclosed details of 17 robotaxi incidents between July 2025 and March 2026 in a federal database. In two cases in Austin, remote drivers took control of the vehicles and collided with a metal fence and a construction barricade at speeds under 10 mph. Safety monitors were p…
TechCrunchtechnology59 days ago
Tesla Robotaxis Involved in Two Crashes With Teleoperators
Newly unredacted reports show two low-speed crashes in Austin, Texas, since July 2025 while remote operators controlled the vehicles. Both incidents involved a safety monitor in the driver seat with no passengers aboard. The company had previously redacted crash descriptions subm…
cnet.comfinance59 days ago
Uber Executive Shares Video of Waymo Robotaxi Maneuver in San Francisco
Uber's chief technology officer posted a video in April showing a Waymo vehicle overtaking a bus in the wrong lane. Uber executives have described autonomous vehicle-only operators as less scalable than hybrid models that combine human drivers and robotaxis. The company continues…
finance60 days ago
Uber Executives Criticize Waymo Approach to Autonomous Vehicles
Uber has highlighted limitations of fully autonomous ride-hailing services operated by companies such as Waymo. The company advocates for a hybrid model combining human drivers and automated vehicles. Uber and Waymo partnered in 2023 to offer robotaxi rides through the Uber app i…
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology61 days ago
Waymo Issues Voluntary Recall of 3,800 Robotaxis to Address Flooded Road Software Issue
The voluntary recall, posted Tuesday on the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration website, targets vehicles using the company's fifth and sixth-generation automated driving systems. It follows an April 20 incident in San Antonio where an empty robotaxi entered a flooded…
TechCrunchfinance62 days agoUpdated
Waymo Releases Software Update for Flooded Roadway Detection on Higher-Speed Roads
Waymo issued a voluntary recall for vehicles using its fifth and sixth generation automated driving systems after incidents in which robotaxis drove onto flooded roads. The action follows an April 20 event in San Antonio in which an empty vehicle was swept into a creek, prompting…
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology62 days ago
Waymo Issues Voluntary Recall for Autonomous Software After Vehicle Traversed Flooded Roadway
The Alphabet-owned company is recalling its fifth- and sixth-generation autonomous driving systems after an unoccupied robotaxi proceeded through a flooded section of roadway. No one was injured. It marks the first recall for the sixth-generation system, which rolled out earlier…
The Independenttechnology62 days ago
UK Government Signs Agreement With Wayve to Advance Self-Driving Car Technology
Wayve has signed a memorandum of understanding with the UK government to share research on self-driving vehicles. The agreement aims to support responsible deployment of the technology. The company plans to launch robotaxi trials in London in 2026.
teslarati.comai62 days ago
Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service to Dallas and Houston
Tesla announced last month that it is expanding its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston. A Reuters reporter who tested the vehicles in Dallas found they remain in a beta-testing phase. The expansion is part of the company's effort to develop driverless technology.
Usa Todaytechnology63 days ago
USA TODAY Reporter Tests Amazon's Zoox Robotaxi on Las Vegas Strip
A USA TODAY Cars reporter experienced a Zoox autonomous vehicle at Resorts World Casino with no mishaps. The Amazon subsidiary's bidirectional robotaxis, which have accumulated nearly two million miles and served over 350,000 riders, operate in four U.S. cities. Zoox announced a…
Benzingafinance64 days ago
Uber to Invest $10 Billion in Robotaxi Fleet Expansion Starting 2027
Uber Technologies Inc. will allocate $7.5 billion to build a fleet of more than 100,000 vehicles from multiple manufacturers using NVIDIA DRIVE technology and $2.5 billion to take equity stakes in Robotaxi operators. CEO Dara Khosrowshahi called the self-driving sector a trillion…
teslarati.comfinance64 days ago
Tesla Expands Robotaxi Operations in Texas and Reports Higher Sales in Europe
The company increased unsupervised Robotaxi vehicles to more than 20 in Austin and three each in Houston and Dallas. Sales rose sharply in France, Denmark, the Netherlands and Sweden during April. The company also received a new order for its Semi truck and issued recalls require…
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investopedia.comfinance67 days ago
Uber Forecasts $58 Billion in Q2 Bookings, Shares Rise
Uber forecast second-quarter bookings of nearly $58 billion, beating estimates, as the company expands in Australia and new markets while pursuing robotaxi partnerships. Shares rose following the announcement. The forecast comes despite a headwind from the Iran war.
Benzingafinance68 days ago
Lucid Group Reports Q1 2026 Earnings, Plans 2027 Midsize EV Production Ramp
Lucid Group Inc. held its first-quarter 2026 earnings call, highlighting plans for a sub-$50,000 midsize electric vehicle to boost market volumes. Interim CEO Marc Winterhoff announced a 2027 production ramp aimed at reducing costs and expanding customer access. Uber Technologies…
theverge.comworld68 days ago
SpaceX and Tesla Plan $55 Billion Semiconductor Plant in Grimes County, Texas
SpaceX filed plans to build a multi-phase semiconductor plant called Terafab in Grimes County, Texas, with an initial $55 billion investment that could reach $119 billion. Tesla and SpaceX will jointly operate the facility, which targets AI chips for Tesla robotaxis and Optimus r…
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news.ycombinator.comworld69 days ago
Robotaxis Face Operational Issues in Multiple Cities, Prompting Safety Concerns
Robotaxis have encountered various operational failures in cities worldwide, including stalling and interfering with emergency responses. Officials have reported instances where public safety personnel had to intervene. Discussions on regulation continue amid these incidents.
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fastcompany.comfinance70 days ago
Tesla Full Self-Driving Fleet Exceeds 10 Billion Miles
Tesla's vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving (Supervised) have accumulated over 10 billion miles, surpassing a benchmark set by CEO Elon Musk for safe unsupervised driving. The system remains a Level 2 feature requiring human supervision. The company has expanded its robotaxi…
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foxbusiness.comfinance71 days ago
Tesla Increases Unsupervised Robotaxi Fleet to 25 Vehicles Across Three Texas Cities
Tesla Inc. has increased its unsupervised Robotaxi operations in Texas, adding rides in Dallas and Houston to its existing service in Austin. The fleet now totals 25 vehicles across these cities, marking growth since the service's launch in June 2025. Rival Waymo operates in 10 c…
app.buzzsumo.comtechnology74 days ago
Hertz Announces Oro Mobility Affiliate to Manage Uber's Upcoming Robotaxi Fleet
Hertz announced a partnership with Uber, Lucid Motors and Nuro to handle vehicle asset management for a forthcoming robotaxi service. The new affiliate, Oro Mobility, will provide charging, maintenance and other services. The deal builds on Hertz's past EV initiatives and Uber's…
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Pony AI Announces New NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion-Based Autonomous Driving Platform, Shares Rise 0.09%
Pony AI unveiled a new generation autonomous driving compute platform built on NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion, designed as a domain controller to boost L4 autonomous driving products. Shares closed at $10.70 after a slight gain amid a 2.89% rise in the Technology sector. The company opera…
under30ceo.comworld80 days ago
Tesla CEO Musk Adopts Cautious Tone on Slower Robotaxi Rollout
Tesla's robotaxi business is progressing more slowly than anticipated due to safety and technical challenges. CEO Elon Musk expressed caution during the first-quarter earnings call, adjusting previous ambitious timelines. Analysts noted the delays but emphasized the priority on s…